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Message: <blockquote data-quote="delericho" data-source="post: 2310851" data-attributes="member: 22424">Hypothetically...Since I generally prefer to DM than to play anyway, I can't think of a situation where I'd pay to play (outside of a Con, but as mentioned, that's not just about playing).I don't charge to DM, and really don't expect that to change. I prefer to keep my hobbies fun, and being paid for something makes it work. (Of course, I also prefer to keep my work fun, but sometimes it's not.)However, if I were to start charging, I would want to make a formal arrangement with the group - a fixed dollar amount per session, regardless of how many players attend, and payable if the game is cancelled with less than 48 hours notice (except by me). The fixed amount would have to take into account the length of the session, but also the length of time spent preparing, and the cost of any supplies required to make the game happen. I would supply all books required by the DM (players would need to supply their own dice, and any books they wanted for their own use), and any other required equipment.I think I'd probably be wanting about $200 per session (with a session lasting 4-6 hours). So, that's a rate of about $10 per player per hour. If I'm going down the route of charging for my services, I'm going to charge a significant amount for them.Not that I would expect to have many customers...</blockquote>